2001 Nissan Frontier Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 209,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Nissan Frontier, 6% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 209,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the seat belt on the driver side locked up and would no longer retract. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 138,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10368171, filed 2010-11, 138,000 miles“While traveling about 55mph on highway, driver's side seat belt will not retract, and airbag light will appear on dashbord, dealership is aware of problem. Consumer mentions that a crash occurred where the vehicle was totalled and there was an injury, however does not give any specific details of this accident.”
NHTSA complaint #8013961, filed 2002-07“Felt as though seatbelt was just behaving different. Looked at seatbelt anchor and found driver's side bolt was nearly completely unscrewed. Took it immediately to dealer where it was found that both driver and passenger side anchor bolts were stripped! Holes were re-bored and new bolts put in. This defect occured with no unusual strain on the belts. Failure was just 2 months after purchasing new.”
NHTSA complaint #754590, filed 2001-11“Clip on seat belt that keeps seat from retracting down in holder fell off. Consumer is using a safety pin in place of the button clip. Dealer has been tyring to order the seat belt from april to august. Dealer has no idea when seat belt will be off back order. By law whole seat belt has to be ordered. Dealer is unable to use any replacement pieces and part when it comes to a safety item. Please the VIN# and mileage to form.”
NHTSA complaint #894428, filed 2001-08“The passenger seat belt is locked in the stoded position and can not be used. This was not detected as I usually drive alone and the drivers belts work fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10125935, filed 2005-06Related service bulletins
- 10017473Oct 28, 2005Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 10% |
| 2012 | 5 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Frontier
33 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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